Engineer

Mercor


Date: 7 hours ago
City: Remote, Remote
Contract type: Contractor
Remote
Company Introduction

Mercor connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs. Headquartered in San Francisco, our investors include Benchmark, General Catalyst, Peter Thiel, Adam D'Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey.

Role Overview

  • Position: Portuguese Language Specialist – Contract, Remote
  • Commitment: 20 hours per week, Duration: 2 weeks
  • Mission: Assess and verify Portuguese language content for cultural and linguistic accuracy.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct assessment of spoken Portuguese and verify audio contents.
  • Watch videos of content in Portuguese and provide feedback.
  • Collaborate with different teams to ensure culturally relevant and linguistically accurate assessments.
  • Stay up to date with current trends in Portuguese language, slang, formalities, and cultural nuances.
  • Evaluate the use of virtual or avatar-based platforms to deliver or evaluate Portuguese language content.

Requirements / Qualifications

Must-Have Qualifications

  • Native-Level Proficiency: Native fluency in Portuguese (i.e., born and raised in Brazil/Portugal speaking Portuguese).
  • Cultural Expertise: Deep understanding of cultural norms, traditions, and communication etiquette.
  • Current Cultural Literacy: Up to date with modern Portuguese trends, slang, idioms, and regional expressions.
  • Audio Requirements: Ability to listen to and watch video content through headphones on a computer.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Bilingual Communication Skills: High proficiency in English to explain Portuguese concepts clearly and effectively.
  • Tech-Savviness: Comfortable using virtual platforms and digital tools for assessments or teaching.
  • Teaching Experience: Prior experience in language tutoring or teaching, especially in conversational Portuguese.
  • Assessment Knowledge: Familiarity with language testing methodologies and evaluation frameworks.

Engagement Details

  • Remote and asynchronous role
  • 20 hours per week, 2 weeks duration
  • Structured project environment with clear goals and tools

Application Process (Takes 20-30 mins to complete)

  • Submit your resume
  • Complete an AI-led interview to assess language ability and cultural proficiency. This should take around 10 minutes.
  • If selected, you’ll be contacted for a follow-up conversation and onboarded shortly thereafter.

Resources & Support

  • For details about the interview process and platform information, please check: https://talent.docs.mercor.com/welcome/welcome
  • For any help or support, reach out to: [email protected]

PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.

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